(Newport, Oregon) – It's not every month of the year when you can cram an outdoors farmer's market, tons of fun at an aquarium, a huge celebration of a historic bridge and lots of music into one little coastal town. But Newport pulls it off with grace and panache in October, while it and Depoe Bay also throws in some Halloween shindigs.

Every Tuesday and Thursday. Giant Pacific Octopus. Go behind the scenes on a popular encounter to shake an octopus’ hand … er, suckers. Learn about the exciting life of one of the most intelligent invertebrates on this planet. Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org.

Oct. 13. Oregon Coast Agate Club Meeting. The club is open to membership for any one with an interest in rocks, gems, minerals and fossils. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Central Lincoln PUD. 2129 N. Coast Highway. Newport, Oregon.